JEROME J. CURA, PH.D., M.S., B.A., Qualifications …

1 Woods Hole Group PROFESSIONAL PROFILE JEROME J. cura , , , , senior environmental scientist Fields of Expertise Dr. cura is an ecological risk assessor at Woods Hole Group. He is also an adjunct professor at Cape Cod Community College where he teaches a course in Oceanography. He is an expert in the area of ecological risk analysis. He has conducted ecological risk analyses in various freshwater systems, in marine and estuarine habitats, and in terrestrial environments. He has developed guidance for conducting risk assessments at dredging sites for the United States Army Corps of Engineers and he chaired the International Navigation Association s (PIANC) workgroup that developed international guidance. Dr. cura s experience includes conducting assessments at CERCLA and RCRA sites (industrial and government facilities), providing technical advice on the design and execution of human health and ecological risk assessments, and providing expert testimony for law firms.

2 Industry and Government organizations frequently invite him to lead or participate in environmental conferences or symposia. Dr. cura works as a member of The Science Collaborative, a resource network of senior environmental scientists from the consulting industry and academia. He was a founding partner of cura environmental and Menzie- cura & Associates, Inc. Dr. cura has published over 30 peer-reviewed book chapters, technical papers, journal articles, and conference proceedings in the areas of risk assessment, environmental decision making, marine ecology, and dredged material disposal evaluation methods. He is a frequent contributor to Scientific Symposia. Higher Education Biological Oceanography, University of Maine (1981) Biology, Northeastern University (1974) Biology, College of the Holy Cross (1971) Qualifications Summary Ecological risk assessment and analysis in freshwater systems, in marine and estuarine habitats, and in terrestrial environments Expert testimony for law firms, industry, and government organizations Designed and conducted studies to assess the effects of industrial and civil activities upon marine and aquatic ecosystems Risk assessment and remediation at sediment and surface water contaminated sites environmental business development expertise for governments and companies Founding partner of cura environmental and Menzie- cura & Associates, Inc.

3 Published over 30 peer-reviewed book chapters, technical papers, journal articles, and conference proceedings in the areas of risk assessment, environmental decision making, marine ecology, and dredged material disposal evaluation methods Taught various college and university course in the areas or environmental science, biology, and oceanography Woods Hole Group JEROME J. cura , Revised: 07/2015 2 Continuing Education and Certification Applied Statistics for environmental Professionals, North Atlantic Chapter of the Society of environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 2002 Using Bayesian Monte Carlo Analysis in Ecological Risk Assessments, North Atlantic Chapter of the Society of environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 2000 Licensed Site Professional, State of Massachusetts, 1994 - 2012 (License Number 6151) Certificate, Modeling of Fate and Effects of Toxic Substances in Surface and Ground Waters, Manhattan College, New York, NY, 1986 Offices Held Licensed Site Professional Association, Past Member Board of Directors Licensed Site Professional Association, Past Program Committee Chair North Atlantic Chapter SETAC, Past Member, Board of Directors Town of Winchester, Massachusetts, Past Chair, Conservation Commission Professional Affiliations Licensed Site Professional Association North Atlantic Chapter SETAC New England Estuarine Research Society Society for Risk Analysis-New England Section of International Navigation Association (PIANC)

4 American Chemical Society Employment History 2011-Present senior environmental scientist , Woods Hole Group 2006-Present Founder, The Science Collaborative 1990-2006 Founding Partner and Principal, Menzie- cura & Associates, Inc. 1989-1990 Founder, cura environmental 1986-1988 senior Project Manager, Goldberg-Zoino & Associates, Inc. 1979-1986 Project Manager and senior scientist , EG&G environmental Consultants 1973-1975 Full-Time Faculty, Massachusetts Bay Community College Honor Societies Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, Invited to Membership, 1972 Phi Sigma, Biological Sciences Honor Society, Invited to Membership, 1972 Woods Hole Group JEROME J. cura , Revised: 07/2015 3 Key Projects Newtown Creek CERCLA Site, New York City, New York Ecological Risk Assessor Dr. cura is currently serving as an ecological risk assessor for the City of New York, Department of environmental protection.

5 This work addresses the potential ecological impact associated with coastal discharges and in-place sediment contamination in Newtown Creek, New York. The program includes the interpretation of biological and chemical data, identification of potential impacts to sediment-dwelling invertebrates and to higher trophic level marine organisms through the food chain exposure pathway, and evaluation of sediment toxicity through direct contact with marine invertebrates. The work includes development of study plans and assessment of impacts as these relate to remedial action decisions and the potential for Natural Resources Damages Assessments. Phosphorous Loading to Lake Wequaquet, Barnstable, MA Ecologist Dr. cura conducted a water resources program for the Town of Barnstable. The program was an assessment of the potential for eutrophication due to phosphorous loading to Cape Cod s largest lake, Lake Wequaquet in Barnstable, Massachusetts.

6 The assessment included direct measurement of phosphorous loadings from groundwater and rainfall directly to the lake surface, direct measurement of total, iron bound and loosely bound phosphorous in lake sediments, direct measurements of the depth of the sediment unconsolidated layer, direct measurement of bathymetry, and an estimate of the near field septic contribution. Dr cura integrated these data with long term monitoring of lake hydrography, total water column phosphorous, chlorophyll-a, and oxygen profiles to address the trophic state of the lake. He provided an uncertainty analysis and recommendations that address the sources of uncertainty. Dr. cura identified the manageable sources of phosphorus to the lake and provided alternatives for controlling these sources. Ecological Risk Assessment, New Bedford, MA Ecologist Dr.

7 cura is conducting an ecological risk assessment under contract to the USACE New England Division to assess the potential effects of exposures of PCBs to coastal marine organisms (Buzzards Bay). This work is being conducted in support of an engineering remedial action plan for the protection of ecology and human health in the near shore and coastal areas of Buzzards Bay proximate to New Bedford Harbor. The work included the collection of benthic samples for analysis of community parameters, sediment toxicity testing using marine invertebrates, collection and measurement of chemical body burdens in marine polychaetes, forage fish (Fundulus), and three species of marine bivalves (Crassostrea, Mercenaria, and Guekensia). These data were incorporated into food chain models to address exposure to higher trophic level marine organisms (osprey, terns, cormorant, and heron).

8 The results of these studies are being used by the USACE and EPA Region 1 to develop remedial alternatives for the clean-up of sediment contamination. Development of Ecological Risk Assessment Guidance at Dredged Material Management Sites, Vicksburg, MS Ecologist. Dr. cura developed a guidance document for assessing ecological and human health risks at dredged material management sites for the USACE Engineering Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, Mississippi. This work provided a national guidance document for USACE personnel involved in planning of coastal and riverine dredging projects. The document Woods Hole Group JEROME J. cura , Revised: 07/2015 4 Key Projects (continued) subsequently served as the basis of an international guidance document prepared by and international work group (PIANC) chaired by Dr.

9 cura . Long Island Sound DMMP Evaluation of Potential Dredged Material Containment Sites, LIS, CT Coastal Ecologist. Dr. cura managed a study of potential dredged material management sites in the LIS in support of the Dredged Material Management Plan being prepared by the United States Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of USEPA. The work included an assessment of near shore placement sites (CADs, CDFs, and near shore berms). The assessment included the description of the likely technologies, the locations of potential sites, and a description of near shore resource areas including cultural, physical, infrastructure, and environmental (sensitive habitats, fisheries, coastal wetlands, threatened species, shellfisheries, federally managed habitat, etc.). The work included maps and a matrix that defined these resources, described the engineering characteristics of the technology associated with the potential dredged material management alternative, and defined the likely impacts associated with the site specific application of the technology to local resources.

10 The work is supporting an overall Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) and Programmatic environmental Impact Statement (P-EIS) for such activities in Long Island Sound. Continuing Education and Certification Applied Statistics for environmental Professionals, North Atlantic Chapter of the Society of environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 2002 Using Bayesian Monte Carlo Analysis in Ecological Risk Assessments, North Atlantic Chapter of the Society of environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 2000 Licensed Site Professional, State of Massachusetts, 1994 - 2012 (License Number 6151) Certificate, Modeling of Fate and Effects of Toxic Substances in Surface and Ground Waters, Manhattan College, New York, NY, 1986 National and International Committees, Workshops, and Distinctions Business, national government, and non-governmental organizations have invited Dr. cura to lead or participate in environmental workshops or conferences.